The Vintage Dress is Back in Force This Summer!

Formerly used to refer to old wines, the term vintage was used around the 90s to describe old clothes from the famous brand and renowned designer. As a result, the term vintage will not mean a dress from the season or the year before. Today the meaning of the term vintage has expanded to any used clothing from the 80s at most and having influenced in a few ways the history of fashion through their cutting technique, their material.

Where does this trend come from?

Wearing plus size vintage dresses came into view in the early 1990s when top models like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss appeared at official events in vintage dresses. But this trend only boomed in 2001 after Julia Roberts appeared at the Oscar ceremony wearing a Valentino dress from 1992. Thus, it was adopted by all the stars be it Demi Moore, Winona Ryder, Nicole Kidman Sarah Paker or even Jennifer Lopez who posted herself wearing a 1967 Valentino belonging to Jackie Kennedy.

Tips for choosing the model that will suit you best

The choice of models is made according to your morphology and the "theme" of your outfit. In the first place, depending on your morphology you will have the choice between strapless dresses, the thin straps, the length that reaches the knees. Then, if you want trend that will never go out of style, look for the 50s polka dot dress. Very feminine, this model will offer you elegance. The vintage dress of the 60s, fitted at the waist and flared at the bottom is perfect if you have a small belly or generous thighs. But if you opt for a chic and romantic style the flowery dress or the lace dress will go perfectly.

In addition to its use in fashion, the vintage style is adopted in many areas such as music, photography, automotive etc.

In music, the term vintage is used to describe not only genres and styles of music but also the instruments that are used. Indeed, when we talk about vintage music we specifically designate a variant of rock'n'roll that combines a crystalline sound and at the same time very saturated. But in a broader sense, vintage music is the best musical "vintage" in a given style, language or period. Thus, the title '' In the navy '' interpreted by the Village People group can be considered as being vintage.

Musical instruments are called vintage when it comes to a famous original model. Among the electronic musical instruments are the major brands such as Fender or Gibson. Models like the Fender Stratocaster, marketed for the first time in 1954 or the first Gibson, like the famous Les Paul, appeared in 1952, are highly sought after collectors instruments.

In photography, we talk about vintage prints when a silver print is taken from the photographer's own time. The prints are usually signed.

Finally, in the automotive field, the term "vintage" is used to characterize bodies whose style takes the codes of the classic bodywork of the 1950s and 1960s with, at will, the addition of modern elements.